Prepare against Virgile Breuil
FM · France · World #6,722 classical · FIDE ID 45163693
Our database contains 338 games by Virgile Breuil, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Virgile Breuil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Virgile Breuil before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,231 | 2,310 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,321 | 2,321 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,284 | 2,284 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 338 | 157 | 45 | 136 | 46.4% |
| As White | 171 | 93 | 25 | 53 | 54.4% |
| As Black | 167 | 64 | 20 | 83 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Virgile Breuil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Virgile Breuil's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 169 | 99.4% | 61.8% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Breuil usually continues c3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Breuil usually continues Nf3 (73.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Breuil usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- 1.e3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Breuil usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 93 | 98.9% | 38.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 95.5% | 51.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Virgile Breuil's chess games
All 338 games by Virgile Breuil in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 157 wins, 45 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 57 | 32/5/20 | 56.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 27 | 10/1/16 | 37.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Markus Ragger | 2,579 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C45 |
| Jul 2026 | Suyarov,Mukhammadzokhid | 2,551 | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | — |
| Feb 2025 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,531 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
| Jan 2025 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,485 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Feb 2025 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,479 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 151 | 79.5 | 2,272 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 39 | 19.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 1,981 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,208 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,999 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,158 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,408 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Virgile Breuil's chess games?
338 games by Virgile Breuil, from Jul 2017 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Virgile Breuil has played.
What does Virgile Breuil play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Virgile Breuil opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Virgile Breuil answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Virgile Breuil play as White?
As White, Virgile Breuil's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (57 games, 56.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Virgile Breuil play as Black?
As Black, Virgile Breuil most often plays: Ruy Lopez (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Virgile Breuil's FIDE rating?
Virgile Breuil is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,321 in rapid and 2,284 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Virgile Breuil played?
Our database contains 338 games by Virgile Breuil, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 45 draws, 136 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Virgile Breuil?
338 games by Virgile Breuil reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.